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I have the same reservations. I kind of equate it to buying a used cell phone but, near the cost of obtaining a new one. For a used petro vehicle, you can kinda take the electronic components for granted. With a Tesla, there is so much tech involved, it just seems worrisome to take the...

Inseam is only one factor of many to get more riders. I’d say there are more choices of machines today than anytime in the last 30+ years. If you engineered every platform for 5’ through to 6’6” rider, I’d think you’d find many of the machines would compromise their intended overall design to...

Well, 2 or 4 cylinders in a v formation makes for a great engine too! Honda and Ducati are both amazing at that. Parallel twins on on the over hand. 🤷‍♂️

I don’t know why I have a hang up against parallel twin engines. I just picked up an old airhead BMW that only had 50 hp on a good day and find it’s perfectly fine. I know modern machines parallel twins produce excellent power and machines like Yami Z07 are a hoot. Sign of the times I’m...

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Well of course! At the time I sold a bike (2018) for a car, my head wasn’t into riding any more for various reasons. It took me a few years but, I returned to riding in 2021.

A few years ago when I sold the bike and got into small classic cars, it was so liberating to jump in the car and just look for some ball cap or wide brim hat to wear. A couple of seasons go by and my wife suggests I get rid of some of the bike gear. Yeah, yeah, good idea. The hints...

The focus is on a subscription model of monthly payments from consumers and releasing the latest and greatest to keep them. The whole idea of keeping a vehicle is outdated in the minds of manufacturers and corporations. And that includes most industries that manufacture motorcycles and other...

I really find RE 650 twin appealing and even though adv style bikes are not my cuppa, I think they have a winner. Just like their classic standard style with decent and capable power plant.

Mom’s side of the family is from Glasgow and most die at a young age and all drink or drank a considerable amount. My Dad’s side are Polocks and he drank himself to death by the time I was 9 years old. So, I know the world of alcoholism intimately and aware the stats for me are not in my...

Just wanted to report back. My initial post wasn’t the most positive and thought I’d share things have improved drastically. The kid has a lot of issues to be sure but, the squeeze has been super supportive with help from a perspective that isn’t family but, my partner. My kid has grown so...

My arm chair analysis would be alcohol is proven to have a negative impact on health. Like most things, it should be enjoyed in moderation. Will having a warning label pointing out how it causes cancer have any positive impact? I think it’s just another governement bureaucracy trying to...

Ok folks, I got a home camera system with Blink and find it’s pretty good. Wondering what GTAM folks are using for their cages? Thinking front and rear cams would be ideal but, not sure about cost and install? The home stuff is pretty slick. Lord knows I’ve seen my share of tomfoolery...

First pedal ride of 2025. Wind almost blew me backwards Studs unnecessary still but, happy to get out.

American pickers is scripted but, do enjoy some of their finds. Can do without the tease before commercial that ends up being most to the end of an episode. YouTube, not looking for reality stuff. Watch The Straight Pipes and Hoovie’s Garage and Car Wizard fairly regular. Did a deep dive...

Enjoy tunes or ambient noise. Can’t do podcast or books while riding. Listen to those while driving but, not riding.

Watched Wolfs last night. Plays to the fanboys of Pitt and Clooney well enough. Not a masterpiece by any stretch but, with low expectations it fit the bill. Just had the potential to be so much better.

Thanks Mike. A small update. We had a chat and they shared some positive feedback with their physical health from walking and riding a bicycle. They can shower without using their chair. After years of shuffling back and forth from their room to go outside to smoke, they are getting more...

Thanks for the positive thoughts folks. I’m always a bit reluctant to share stuff like that but, it was actually helpful to post and get it off my mind. Checking back in was reassuring. Some days are better than others but, still working with the kid to try and work towards finding their...

Owned one back in the day. ‘ 91 with moon roof and auto. Red with black leather interior. Great highway cruiser. Bought it because a BIL had one with a 5spd (silver exterior) and had a hoot with it. Immediately went looking for one myself. Could only find an automatic and the ex couldn’t...